Please note- Reason Racer will not be available after June 30, 2018 due to lack of funding and this wiki will close in July 2018. Thank you for playing our game with us! We hope you continue to engage your students in scientific argumentation!The Reason Racer Team/The ALTEC Team
Scientific argumentation helps you use evidence and reasoning to evaluate and make judgements about a claim. This game will help your students practice the process of identifying and evaluating claim statements, so they can think like a scientist! This site provides resources for classroom teachers to better integrate the Reason Racer game into their classroom, thereby enhancing Scientific Practice as stated in the Next Generation Science Standards.
An overview of the basics of the Reason Racer game and how it relates to the Toulmin model of argumentation. This module includes a list of vocabulary words as well as information on each of the steps involved in teaching scientific argumentation.
This module discusses the basics of getting started with Reason Racer. Topics include creating classes, managing student rosters, assigning games to your classes, and starting games with students.
Reason Racer will not be available after June 30, 2018 due to lack of funding and this wiki will close in July 2018.
Thank you for playing our game with us! We hope you continue to engage your students in scientific argumentation!The Reason Racer Team/The ALTEC Team
Scientific argumentation helps you use evidence and reasoning to evaluate and make judgements about a claim. This game will help your students practice the process of identifying and evaluating claim statements, so they can think like a scientist! This site provides resources for classroom teachers to better integrate the Reason Racer game into their classroom, thereby enhancing Scientific Practice as stated in the Next Generation Science Standards.
Argumentation and Science Standards
Toulmin's Model of Argumentation
An introduction to a basic model of argumentation. Toulmin's model was the basis for the structure of Reason Racer.Next Generation Science Standards
Where does argumentation fit in to science standards?Teaching Argumentation
Teaching Argumentation through Learning Links
An overview of the basics of the Reason Racer game and how it relates to the Toulmin model of argumentation. This module includes a list of vocabulary words as well as information on each of the steps involved in teaching scientific argumentation.Resources for Teaching Scientific Argumentation and Critical Thinking
Using Reason Racer in the Classroom
Getting Started with Reason Racer
This module discusses the basics of getting started with Reason Racer. Topics include creating classes, managing student rosters, assigning games to your classes, and starting games with students.Playing Reason Racer
This module explains the game Reason Racer step-by-step.Integrating Reason Racer into Instruction
An overview of how to use Reason Racer in your classroom.Reports as Formative Assessment
Overview of Formative Assessment
Pit Stop Reports
Detailed overview of the information presented in each of the Reports.Follow-up Discourse
Rubric designed to assess student understanding of the argumentation process.Classroom Resources
Rubrics
Vocabulary
Scenarios